bludge

verb

Definition of bludgenext
chiefly Australian & New Zealand
as in to cadge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bludge
  1. cadge
  2. mooch
  3. beg
  4. pray
  5. sponge
  6. conjure
  7. implore
  8. beseech
Verb
  • Someone had to volunteer to cycle to the nearest village and cadge a replacement, fifteen kilometres each way, some of it on a narrow lane through tall hacks of dense grass.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • To her horrified astonishment, Miss Manners has received a number of letters reporting that guests are taking gross advantage of hospitality by cadging future meals.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Definition of cadge
Verb
  • When the attention waned, Freedom showed up to one of Sophie Cunningham’s games, hoping to mooch off the fame of America’s new athlete face of trans resistance, wearing a shirt insisting that a woman is defined by biology alone.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the palace has been besieged by loutish suitors, led by the scheming Antinous (Robert Pattinson), all of them vying for the queen’s hand in remarriage and mooching off the absent king’s food and wine.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of mooch
Verb
  • In a yoga class, Hannah begs Tan France’s literary agent character to get her a meeting with Julia Fox’s Bianca Hart, who has an unpublished memoir in the works.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The lawsuit claims federal agents didn't call 911 for 30 minutes while her cellmate begged for help, saying Rahman woke up and opened her eyes in the hospital's emergency room.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of beg
Verb
  • According to Handlon, the veteran had prayed for a sign to keep living just minutes before opening the letter.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The ancient impulse to pray The Jewish tradition of praying for another person’s healing reaches back to the Torah.
    — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of pray
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  • To treat stubborn buildup on backsplashes, use a baking soda paste or a heavy-duty degreaser with a non-scratch scrub sponge to lift the sticky grease layer.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Wipe the gasket with a soft cloth or sponge and warm, soapy water.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of sponge
Verb
  • Along the walk sits Stanley, an excellent Chinese spot that conjures a Hong Kong evening parlor and was opened by Louis Tikaram, who made a name on the global culinary stage as executive chef of EP & LP in West Hollywood.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Adding to the challenge, Beymen had to conjure a world-class retail experience without touching the walls of the historical structures, requiring an innovative architectural approach.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of conjure
Verb
  • At the end of the hearing Monday, attorney Jeffrey Neiman said the family would accept the June 21 trial date but implored the court to hold to the schedule and avoid any further delays.
    — Leah Nagy, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Several implored the commissioners not to ruin their reputations by recording their support for the arch.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of implore
Verb
  • In The Ginger Man, Dangerfield repeatedly beseeches Blessed Oliver to get him out of jams.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The play is set in a lecture hall in 1890, as Theo (played by Pasternak) recounts his memories of Vincent and beseeches the audience — and the world — to understand his brother.
    — Steve Palopoli, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
Definition of beseech
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